Dana Perino, in her farewell schmooze with the White House Press Corps made a wish that is worth as the next administration moves up behind the podium.

“America needs more reporters, not fewer, so let’s hope someone figures out a business model that will keep you in your seats for a long time to come.”

Her final statements were interrupted by the likes of Helen Thomas –she who grilled any Press Secretary— whom Perino never seemed to like, but is of the journo caliber this country needs more of.